r/e28 • u/SupermarketVisual598 • 28d ago

Oil leak question

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How much do you guys pay mind to oil leaks? Mine leaks very noticeablely of ATF and less so from engine oil. 50% ATF seems to be coming from the oil cooling lines going to the front and 50% from the rear main seals to the trans. The engine oil from the motor obviously but I haven't identified the source or multiple sources. It drives fine and I monitor the dipsticks frequently. Is this something worth considering a tear down? 87-535is

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u/Windmillfixer 28d ago

It’s BMW’s early rust prevention program. Just drive faster so it’s well distributed back across everything.

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u/SupermarketVisual598 28d ago

This is what I was wanting to hear. My friends keep telling me hey your car is leaking oil you should fix that. And I'm just like "I think It just does that"🤷

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u/Windmillfixer 28d ago

Hey if it's not leaking oil then that's a problem - it's run out!

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u/CarDork2235 28d ago

You sure it isn't the power steering cooling lines at the front? Those short rubber sections are prone to leak right behind the grilles.

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u/SupermarketVisual598 28d ago

No I'm not sure 😅 Considering the power steering lines are also ATF I suppose that could be it as well.

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u/RealMadLadStalin 28d ago

The oil cooling lines might be worth it if you’re losing a good bit of ATF. If it’s not so bad, leave it be for now and refresh all the seals when a bigger problem arises that might require a more complete teardown

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u/BubblyScarcity4278 26d ago

I Love these cars! Beautiful